Lisa’s K-9 Kids

Lisa’s K-9 Kids offers a structured curriculum divided into “Grades” for progressive obedience training. The 1st Grade – Puppy course (8-16 weeks) focuses on domestication, housebreaking, crate training, name recognition, recall, biting, desensitization, and leash walking. The 2nd Grade – Beginner class (4-6 months) teaches basic commands, attention, and distraction management, preparing dogs for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Award.

The 3rd Grade – Intermediate class (over 6 months, requires basic commands) advances obedience for real-world application, focusing on manners and etiquette, and prepares for AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine tests. The 4th Grade – Advanced class (1 year+, requires basic/intermediate commands) focuses on off-leash control and continued skill development. Additionally, the business offers Rally I & II courses, an AKC sport utilizing obedience commands in a course format, and a Therapy – Public Access course designed for dogs at least 1.5 years old with a CGC title, focusing on public comfort, safety, trust-building, and preparing for AKC Therapy Dog Team and Service Dog Public Access requirements. Most group courses are 6 or 8 weeks long, with classes meeting twice a week or bi-weekly.

Pricing Summary

Group courses for Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are $250 for a 6-week course. Rally I and Rally II courses are $250 for an 8-week course. The Therapy – Public Access group course is $350 for a 6-week course.

Private instruction is available at $75 per hour for all grades, with a specialized 6-private field trip package for Therapy – Public Access at $875. Online programs are offered for $199 per grade for 8-week programs. Additional class participation passes can be purchased for $20 per class or $150 for 10 classes, valid for 12 months. AKC testing fees range from $25 to $30 for various titles, with the S.T.A.R. Puppy Award included for qualified 2nd Grade graduates. Course fees typically include a syllabus, training equipment, and a course completion ribbon.

Lisa’s K-9 Kids is a professional dog training business in the DFW area, with over 25 years of experience. They provide obedience training for dogs of all breeds, ages, personalities, and behaviors. Lisa, the trainer, focuses on teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs to eliminate unwanted behaviors and encourage desirable ones.

The business offers comprehensive programs for family companion dogs, therapy dogs, obedience competition preparation, and service dog preparation. Lisa believes that training is as much about the owner as it is about the dog, aiming for a rewarding experience for both. She has been recognized by AKC as a Canine Evaluator for over 20 years and maintains her instruction to this standard of excellence.

Accomplishments

Lisa, the primary trainer, demonstrated her talent at age 9 by earning an AKC obedience title with her first dog. She has over 25 years of experience as a professional dog trainer, having worked with every breed, age, personality, and behavior. Lisa is recognized by the AKC as a Canine Evaluator for more than 20 years.

Her current dog, Tucker, a Standard Poodle, has achieved off-leash, Rally, and Therapy Certifications. Lisa has also dedicated hundreds of hours volunteering with humane organizations. Lisa’s K-9 Kids is noted for having one of the most comprehensive programs in the country for family companion, therapy, obedience competition, and service dog preparation.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients are encouraged to call Lisa to discuss their training goals and any problem behaviors. Lisa will then recommend a suitable training plan. Clients can also call to schedule their first private lesson. For dogs not graduating from Lisa’s classes who wish to enroll in the Advanced course, Lisa offers a free evaluation to determine readiness. Pre-registration is required for the Therapy – Public Access Course. All dogs must have current vaccinations per AAHA Guidelines, and documentation is required for enrollment.